Transform your cauliflower into a crowd-pleasing snack with this easy and delicious recipe for Cauliflower Buffalo Wings. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these wings are coated in a tangy buffalo sauce that will have everyone reaching for more. Whether you're serving them as a party appetizer or enjoying them as a light meal, these vegan buffalo wings are sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients:
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp vegan butter, melted
- Fresh celery sticks and vegan ranch dressing for serving
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated, and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cauliflower is golden brown and crispy.
- In a small bowl, mix the buffalo sauce with the melted vegan butter.
- Remove the cauliflower from the oven and toss it in the buffalo sauce mixture.
- Return the cauliflower to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the wings are crispy and sticky.
- Serve with celery sticks and vegan ranch dressing.